JCSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,944

Cost of attendance at Johnson C Smith University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,944

Cost of attendance at Johnson C Smith University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Johnson C Smith University was $14,000. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at JCSU

JCSU net price calculator

$14,000

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of JCSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,000	$6,468 (32%)	$14,835	$16,483	$18,484	$18,740	$21,269
2021	$20,468	$1,813 (10%)	$20,176	$20,919	$18,899	$25,286	$26,829
2020	$18,655	$336 (2%)	$18,421	$18,614	$20,401	$23,617	$24,015
2019	$18,991	$904 (5%)	$18,216	$19,002	$22,585	$23,939	$26,874
2018	$18,087	$887 (5%)	$17,599	$18,603	$22,672	$24,363	$27,970
2017	$18,974	$21	$18,593	$17,281	$20,664	$25,951	$26,353
2016	$18,953	$79	$18,016	$19,886	$20,936	$25,113	$25,326
2015	$19,032	$2,914 (18%)	$19,002	$22,431	$22,543	$25,698	$27,055
2014	$16,118	--	$16,936	$15,205	$19,733	$22,597	$15,735

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Johnson C Smith University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,194	$560 (2%)	$18,944	$14,650	$1,600
2021	$34,634	No change	$18,784	$14,650	$1,200
2020	$34,634	$2,498 (8%)	$18,784	$14,650	$1,200
2019	$32,136	No change	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2018	$32,136	No change	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2017	$32,136	No change	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2016	$32,136	No change	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2015	$32,136	No change	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2014	$32,136	$1,600 (5%)	$18,236	$12,200	$1,700
2013	$30,536	--	$18,236	$10,600	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does JCSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,179 dormitories available to its students at $4,086 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at JCSU is $454 per month.
Does JCSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at JCSU for one academic year is $3,014, which works out to $335 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: JCSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, JCSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,800

If living off-campus, with family: $4,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,250
How much is JCSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: JCSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Johnson C Smith University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$431	$593
For out-of-state students	$431	$593

Housing and Meal

Johnson C Smith University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Johnson C Smith University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,179
2021	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,179
2020	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,193
2019	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,090
2018	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,091
2017	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,091
2016	$3,014	$4,086	N/A	19	1,091

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Johnson C Smith University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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